Healthy Child Programme during COVID-19

Over the last six months these teams have come up with new ways of supporting families during a pandemic. These case studies highlight the vital role that health visiting and school nurse services play in identifying problems early and giving children the best start in life.

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Councils and their public health teams are responsible for commissioning the Healthy Child Programme 0-19, led by health visitors and school nurses.

Over the last six months these teams have come up with new ways of supporting families during a pandemic.

These case studies highlight the vital role that health visiting and school nurse services play in identifying problems early and giving children the best start in life. With thanks to all our participants, the Institute of Health Visiting and the School and Public Health Nurses Association.

Knowing me, Knowing you Groups, Hampshire


Walk and Talk, Northamptonshire


The ICON Programme, Stockport Family


Covid -19 Support for Schools, Newham